Lydon was lucky not to have been sent off after a blatant swinging
head-high tackle which flattened Queensland winger Gerard Kerr late in the first
half.

In a case of mistaken identity, the referee called out Ellis for a warning

Halfback Andy Gregory, who has not lost any of his flamboyant
communication skills with referees, was also replaced in the second half.

Denis Betts, who came on during the break, was vigorous in defence and
chimed into the back line to create occasional overlaps out wide.

However, the Lions simply failed in the final execution of many
opportunities, especially late in the match when the tiring Queensland defence
was often exposed.

Meanwhile, Great Britain officials have slammed the Australian Rugby
League for its poor promotion of the forthcoming three-Test series.

Officials said the scheduling of a Canberra club match one day after
playing the touring Lions was appalling and an injustice to international rugby
league.

They have scheduled an urgent meeting this morning to review their
preparation leading up to the first Test at the Sydney Football Stadium on June
12.

Assistant coach Phil Larder , who said the British were doing their part
by having brought out a more than competitive team, said Australian
administrators were not doing international rugby league a fair service.

"It's appalling that we are flying down to Canberra just a week before the
Test match only to find Canberra are playing their club match the next day,"he
said.

"Such a thing wouldn't be allowed to happen in England, our clubs are
proud of playing the touring Kangaroos. You people have to realise we're
competing against the other major sports, and rugby league has to get
credibility and importance has to be placed on international league.

"The Australian Rugby League should be doing far more promotion for the
Test series to ensure it is successful."